Preparations for Rajyotsav 2026 to be completed on time; officials directed to update scheme progress on Paras Portal and resolve pending CM Helpline complaints within deadlines
Sakti, October 2026: Collector Jayshree Jain reviewed various public welfare schemes and pending time-bound cases across departments during the weekly time-limit meeting held at the Collectorate conference hall on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the Collector directed officials to ensure all necessary arrangements for the dignified celebration of Rajyotsav 2026, scheduled to be held in November. She informed that a one-day district-level Rajyotsav celebration would be organised at the district headquarters on November 2, 2026.
She instructed officials to make arrangements for departmental exhibitions and cultural programmes at the venue. Government buildings at the district headquarters should be illuminated during the nights of November 1 to 3, and private institutions should also be encouraged to participate in the illumination drive.
The Collector directed the concerned officials to ensure proper arrangements for the stage, seating, tents, electricity, drinking water and other essential facilities for the event.
She also instructed all officers and employees to work seriously towards implementing government welfare schemes and programmes under their respective departments and complete the assigned targets within the stipulated time. Departmental officials were asked to prepare action plans and ensure effective implementation to achieve better progress and results.
Ensure Adequate Irrigation Water for Farmers
The Collector sought an update from irrigation department officials on the supply of water to canals reaching the tail-end areas of the district. She categorically directed them to ensure that farmers do not face any shortage of water for irrigation.
Reviewing the progress of departmental schemes on the Paras Portal, she said the government monitors the implementation of priority schemes and programmes through the portal. All departments must update the progress of their schemes and prescribed targets within the stipulated deadlines.
She also instructed officials to regularly review the information entered on the portal and take necessary steps to improve performance.
The Collector reviewed department-wise applications received under CM Helpline 1076 and their disposal status. She directed officials to ensure timely and quality resolution of public grievances and applications. Pending cases must be resolved within the prescribed time, and the benefits of government schemes must reach all eligible beneficiaries.
Complete PV App Survey Within Deadline
Reviewing the progress of the PV App survey, the Collector directed officials to complete the remaining work within the stipulated timeframe. She said georeferencing surveyors were conducting field surveys and asked the concerned officials to coordinate with the remaining farmers to ensure the smooth completion of the exercise.
She emphasised that completing the survey accurately and on time would help farmers access government schemes in the future and prevent unnecessary difficulties.
Reviewing the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Collector instructed officials to ensure that more eligible beneficiaries receive the scheme's benefits. She also called for extensive publicity at the grassroots level and assistance to citizens with applications and other required formalities.
The Collector directed all departmental heads to regularly review welfare schemes and activities at their respective levels to maximise benefits for the public. She warned that negligence in implementing government priority programmes would not be tolerated at any level.
Focus on Certificates and Drinking Water Projects
The Collector instructed all Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs), tehsildars, the District Education Officer, school principals and other concerned officials to work together to expedite the issuance of caste certificates.
Reviewing the Jal Jeevan Mission, she sought details of its implementation and directed officials to ensure its effective execution across the district.
She also instructed all departments to mandatorily conduct their official work through the e-Office system.
During the meeting, the Collector reviewed health department initiatives, including HPV vaccination, the Nikshay Poshan Yojana and biomedical waste management. She directed officials to ensure time-bound and quality execution of work in accordance with the government's priorities.
Applications received through the Seva Setu app were also reviewed, and the concerned departments were instructed to dispose of them within the prescribed deadlines.
Review of Revenue and Other Departmental Work
The Collector reviewed the progress of various departments and directed officials to prioritise pending work and complete it expeditiously within the stipulated time.
The review covered labour reports, the Swamitva Scheme, the Public Service Guarantee system, pending pension cases, the Ayushman scheme and the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban, among other programmes.
She also reviewed revenue cases on a tehsil-wise basis, including disputed and undisputed mutations, disputed and undisputed account divisions, demarcation, land-use diversion, map subdivision, correction of errors and Aadhaar entry-related matters. Necessary instructions were issued to the concerned officials.
The functioning of the Panchayat, Public Works, Education, Electricity, Food, Cooperation, Urban Administration and Development, Fisheries, Women and Child Development, and Veterinary departments was also examined in detail.
The Collector directed officials to promptly resolve pending time-bound cases and complaints received during Jan Darshan and Jan Chaupal public grievance programmes.
Chief Executive Officer of the District Panchayat Vasu Jain, Additional Collectors Birendra Lakra and K.S. Paikra, Deputy Collector Pritesh Rajput, and officers from various departments attended the meeting.
